GlobalTranz
OCTOBER 12, 2018
E-commerce is growing at a phenomenal rate and, powered by the top trends in e-commerce logistics, shippers have an amazing opportunity to increase profitability and reduce freight spend simultaneously. The time to understand the trends in commerce logistics and position their organizations succeed and overcome the challenges that accompany this unique way of moving product on a global scale.
Automotive Logistics
OCTOBER 12, 2018
Volkswagen’s Transparent Factory in the eastern German city of Dresden is arguably one of the more unusual automotive manufacturing sites in the world. Named due to its highly glazed exterior, it is not only the production location for the company’s e-Golf but also home to a number of other related activities. These include acting as a showpiece for the automotive industry, by allowing members of the public to get within a few feet of the production line; and being an ‘incubator’ for VW’s mobili
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DC Velocity
OCTOBER 12, 2018
Forrester says inventory tracking and warehouse management will be major use cases in more than one-quarter of $434.9 billion spending forecast.
Fleet Owner
OCTOBER 12, 2018
NACFE's second guidance report on electric trucks finds many unknowns — and opportunities for EVs in the freight world.
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Artificial intelligence has quickly become a feature of everyday life: Using face ID to unlock a phone, communicating with online chatbots, and letting “smart” appliances help manage our homes are just a few of the ways that we interact with AI regularly. Forward-looking businesses are also using AI to transform their operations and gain a competitive edge.
DC Velocity
OCTOBER 12, 2018
Digital freight management company now has total $12.1 million in funding, thanks to growing venture capital interest in logistics tech startups.
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DC Velocity
OCTOBER 12, 2018
The company expanded its product line to help warehouse customer meet growing demands.
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 12, 2018
While not a core part of the industrial real estate playbook, research from Los Angeles-based industrial real estate firm CBRE indicates that a new trend appears to be emerging in the form of multistory warehouses in United States-based metropolitan areas.
Fleet Owner
OCTOBER 12, 2018
Fleet Owner is the information source for trucking, written for middle and upper level managers at commercial truck fleets with five or more vehicles. Its journalists deliver business insights and analysis, breaking news, trends, best practices and research to owners and managers who operate trucks and trailers.
Logistics Viewpoints
OCTOBER 12, 2018
Going, going, gone. Those words were posted on Instagram, along with a picture of his “Girl with Balloon” canvas print, by the renowned and mysterious street artist Banksy shortly after the piece of art had sold for nearly $1.4 million at auction. Why going, going, gone? Well, Banksy, who has a history of pranking the art world, had built a shredder into the frame of the print in 2006, just in case it ever went […].
Speaker: Scott Campbell and Molly Feller
As the demand for your products skyrockets 🚀, you're likely experiencing logistical challenges that are preventing you from scaling your business. The sudden surge in demand can be exciting, but it can also put a strain on your supply chain and logistics operations. In this webinar, join Scott Campbell, Vice President, Logistics & Demand at Mark Anthony Services and Molly Feller, VP Logistics as a Service Operations at e2open, as they explore the challenges that arise when companies expe
Fleet Owner
OCTOBER 12, 2018
In-vehicle training method for True Fuel optimization solution earns validation for in-cab coaching processes.
Talking Logistics
OCTOBER 12, 2018
The VP of Supply Chain and Logistics at our house (aka my wife) has been out of the country this week. This is the first time in many years that I’ve had to assume all of her responsibilities in managing the complex operations of a house with three kids (our oldest child is in college, which you would think would make things easier, but she lost her prescription eye glasses, so I had to pick up a new pair at the store, box them up, drive to the post office, and stand in line to mail them to her.
Fleet Owner
OCTOBER 12, 2018
Instructional Technologies VP of training development has gone from one male-dominated business to another.
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 12, 2018
How do the world’s top supply chains see further and act faster? Many of them are gaining an understanding of how their supply chain flows are tied to outcomes to stay ahead of problems, and gain whole new efficiencies. Join us to learn more.
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Direct materials sourcing is evolving, with procurement now tasked not only with cost efficiency but managing sustainability and risk management. The environment is marked by heightened demand and expectations, compounded by challenges such as rising input prices, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions. While some embrace cutting-edge tools like AI and blockchain for global trade functions, others lag in technology adoption.
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 12, 2018
Charlie Pool (pictured), CEO of Stowga, (which you can find here ) suggests that the new phenomenon of on-demand warehousing is the agile way for smart retailers to meet the challenges of peak demand season. As we head into the final quarter of the year we enter the season where most retailers pin their hopes on generating the lion’s share of their annual income. 2018 has been a rollercoaster year for the sector; it seems that almost every week another household name goes into administrat
Logistics Management
OCTOBER 12, 2018
Rail carloads, at 269,394, saw a 0.7% annual gain, and intermodal containers and trailers headed up 1.8% annually to 284,604.
247 Customs Broker
OCTOBER 12, 2018
Innovators in logistics robotics drew big audiences at the conference sessions at Robotics and Automation, which saw keynotes from both Ocado and Amazon as well as presentations from technology leaders such as Dematic and ABB. How Ocado is taking robotics to the grocery world. Alex Harvey, Ocado. Alex Harvey, head of robotics and autonomous systems at Ocado, gave the keynote presentation on the first day, highlighting the opportunities and challenges of developing automated and robotic systems f
Automotive Logistics
OCTOBER 12, 2018
In late August 2017, Hurricane Harvey – the storm that devastated the Caribbean, flattening Puerto Rico – made landfall on the Texas coast. The second-costliest tropical cyclone on record and the third hurricane of the exceptionally active 2017 hurricane season, it inflicted a reported $125 billion in damage and, according to Forbes magazine, destroyed over a million vehicles, mostly through flooding.
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247 Customs Broker
OCTOBER 12, 2018
Europe was the laggard trading region in September while North America was “still going strong” according to the gKNi World Trade Indicator powered by LogIndex AG ,the data company of global freighter forwarder Kuehne+Nagel. The gKNi World Trade Indicator stood at 141.0 (+5.8% YoY) at the end of September, down by 0.3% compared to the previous month. The third quarter saw an increase of 0.5% (quarter on quarter) compared with increases of 0.4% in the second quarter and 4.4% in the fir
Logistics Business Magazine
OCTOBER 12, 2018
German logistics contractor Witron is to design and implement the new National Logistics Centre for Jumbo Supermarkten B.V. – the second largest food retailer in the Netherlands. The distribution centre will be located in Nieuwegein, the Netherlands. In the first phase, the 45,000 sq m facility located near Utrecht will supply all Jumbo stores with 12,000 different dry goods.
247 Customs Broker
OCTOBER 12, 2018
Hong Kong cargo handler Hactl has taken the next step in its ‘Green Terminal’ project by installing 1,300 sq m of solar panels on the roof of its SuperTerminal 1 facility in Hong Kong. Hactl’s new solar power installation will feature 518 panels with the electricity generation capacity of 160 kWp, with the “renewable energy” fed into the power grid. Hactl chief executive Wilson Kwong said: “This is a major step forward in Hactl’s Green Terminal project, and will make a sign
247 Customs Broker
OCTOBER 12, 2018
Four out five businesses are willing to pay more for better and value-added services as long as they provide a measurable return on their investment, according to a study by DHL Supply Chain. The report, “The Logistics Transport Evolution: The Road ahead”, found that companies are increasingly viewing ground transport as being more than a tactical commodity, with 71 per cent now considering it to be a strategic component of their businesses.
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Procurement and supply chain leaders have faced their share of disruption and economic turmoil these past four years. Whether from geopolitical tensions or the havoc caused by the pandemic and its aftershocks, plenty of challenges remain. Despite this, leaders are seeing a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel — inflation is decreasing, interest rates are leveling off and supply chain volatility is easing.
247 Customs Broker
OCTOBER 12, 2018
Date/Time Wednesday, October 24, 2018 2:00PM. Moderator Mike Levans, Group Editorial Director, Supply Chain Group, Peerless Media LLC. Panelists Sean T. Riley, Global Industry Director, Manufacturing & Transportation, Software AG. Erick Argueta, Vice President, Global Enterprise Solutions, Visual Enterprise Architecture. Register Today! -->. Register Today!
247 Customs Broker
OCTOBER 12, 2018
Related Articles. MarineTraffic, NAPA join forces on fleet optimization. Advanced voyage planning and weather routing among services on the drawing board. Executive Moves: Nautilus International, Virgin Atlantic. Johnson is named chief commercial officer; Wardle is tapped as head of digital and distribution. Logistec snaps up Houston-based stevedoring company in $65.7m deal.
247 Customs Broker
OCTOBER 12, 2018
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247 Customs Broker
OCTOBER 12, 2018
Related Articles. UPS connecting merchants, warehouses. Ware2Go also provides inventory visibility and tracks orders. Tech Connections: Digital acceleration. Drewry’s Philippe Salles says the role of supply chain finance platforms will be instrumental in the digital transformation of shipping. Executive Moves: CN, Rescar, Werner.
Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive
Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an
247 Customs Broker
OCTOBER 12, 2018
The International Trade Commission announced it had found a violation of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and has issued a limited exclusion order and cease-and-desist orders prohibiting imports and sales, respectively, of infringing non-volatile memory devices by Toshiba America and subsidiaries Toshiba America Electronic Components and Toshiba America Information Systems.
247 Customs Broker
OCTOBER 12, 2018
The International Trade Commission announced it had found a violation of Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and has issued a limited exclusion order and cease-and-desist orders prohibiting imports and sales, respectively, of infringing non-volatile memory devices by Toshiba America and subsidiaries Toshiba America Electronic Components and Toshiba America Information Systems.
247 Customs Broker
OCTOBER 12, 2018
Carriers are sharing space on three services in Asia and will begin sharing space on seven services in North Europe and the Mediterranean this month. . Hapag-Lloyd and Ocean Network Express (ONE) said they have entered into an agreement to share space on feeder ships in Europe and Asia.
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